thanks for the replies.
until the aircraft reaches the point where the pilot will resume own navigation
My question really is to do with the quote above. Are we allowed to resume our own Nav down on the glideslope from that point (ie after the FAP)?
I agree that the Min Vectoring altitude can be somewhat lower than the Final Approach Alt. ATC can safely vector you lower than the Final Approach Altitude.
Does that though allow us to commence an ILS approach after the FAP?
Maybe this excerpt from Doc 4444 indirectly provides an answer.
9.3.5 The initial and intermediate approach phases of an
approach executed under the direction of a radar controller
comprise those parts of the approach from the time radar
vectoring is initiated for the purpose of positioning the aircraft
for a final approach, until the aircraft is on final approach and:
a) e
established on the final approach path of a pilot-
interpreted aid;
The above could be interpreted to mean: the new FAP (ie the point where the final segment begins) becomes that point on the final approach track where you happen intercept the Glideslope during a radar vectored approach